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wmctrl: Switch to the first window whose (partial) title matches.
$ wmctrl -a ${window_title}
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The command "wmctrl -a ${window_title}" is used to activate a window with a specific title.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "wmctrl" is a command-line tool used for interacting with the X Window Manager. It provides various options to control windows, such as listing windows, activating windows, etc.

  • "-a" is an option for the "wmctrl" command, which stands for "activate". It is used to activate a specific window specified by the window title.

  • "${window_title}" is a placeholder for the actual title of the window you want to activate. It should be replaced with the desired window title in the command.

By running this command, the X Window Manager will activate the window with the provided title, bringing it to the foreground and making it the currently focused window.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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